Fiocruz Offers 20 Spots in Free Pharmacy Course with 390 Hours; Registration Until September 26 and Classes in Rio in 2026

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Published on 02/09/2025 at 13:14

Curso gratuitos em Farmácia terá 390 horas de duração, inscrições até 26 de setembro e aulas presenciais e online pela Fiocruz

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Fiocruz Opened Only 20 Slots for Free Pharmacy Postgraduate Course, with Classes in Rio and Start in March 2026; Registrations Only Until September 26.

The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), through the Institute of Technology in Pharmaceuticals (Farmanguinhos), announced the opening of a free course in Pharmacy, with only 20 slots available. Registrations are now open and can be made until September 26, 2025, directly on the institution’s portal.

The specialization course starts in March 2026 and ends in December of the same year.

The program consists of 390 hours and will be conducted in a hybrid model, with online activities and in-person meetings at the Manguinhos and CTM campuses in Rio de Janeiro.

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Who Can Register?

The free course in Pharmacy is aimed at professionals with a degree recognized by the MEC in areas such as Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Materials Engineering, Biology, Biomedicine, Veterinary Medicine, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Production Technology, and Chemical Process Technology.

According to Fiocruz, the requirement for prior education seeks to ensure that participants have a solid technical foundation to follow the subjects and apply the knowledge in laboratories and industries.

What Will the Class Routine Be Like?

Classes for the free course in Pharmacy will take place every Friday from 9 AM to 12 PM and from 1 PM to 5 PM. The hybrid model will combine synchronous, asynchronous, and in-person activities.

After completing the subjects, students will have up to five additional months to submit their Course Completion Work (TCC).

This format offers flexibility, allowing professionals already working in the field to balance study and career without compromising the academic quality provided by Fiocruz.

Why Is This Specialization Important?

The pharmaceutical sector is expanding in Brazil and worldwide.

Participating in a free pharmacy course offered by Fiocruz represents a competitive advantage, as the institution is a reference in research and drug development.

For selected professionals, the specialization can open doors in pharmaceutical industries, research centers, and regulatory agencies, expanding job opportunities in the market.

How Can You Secure One of the Slots?

The registrations for the free course in Pharmacy must be made by September 26, 2025, exclusively through the Fiocruz portal, where the notice with all selection criteria and required documents is also available.

Due to the limited number of only 20 slots, specialists recommend that interested candidates gather their documentation as soon as possible to increase their chances of approval.

The free course in Pharmacy at Fiocruz, with a duration of 390 hours and starting in March 2026, is a unique opportunity for professionals in the pharmaceutical field and related areas.

With only 20 slots, the program is expected to attract candidates from all over Brazil seeking high-quality free qualifications.

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Do you believe this type of initiative should be expanded to other areas of health? Do you know someone who would apply for a spot in this course?

Leave your opinion in the comments; we want to hear from those experiencing this reality firsthand.

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Eliseuda de Aquino Macedo

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10/09/2025 14:55

Oi sou enfermeira graduada e gostaria de fazer esse curso de farmácia,posso fazer a minha inscrição?
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Patricia dos santos scherer

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04/09/2025 22:36

Acho que deveria ter este curso gratuito no Rio Grande do Sul,pois queria muito fazer até para agregar ,já que trabalho na área de saúde ,sou técnica de enfermagem.

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Marcele Soares

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04/09/2025 10:23

Ótima oportunidade, pena que minha graduação não me permite. Poderiam abrir para outras áreas da Saúde.
Minha graduação foi em Serviço Social, mas eu tenho muito interesse em agregar mais conhecimento, principalmente em outras áreas.

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Fiocruz Offers 20 Spots in Free Pharmacy Course with 390 Hours; Registration Until September 26 and Classes in Rio in 2026

Fiocruz Opened Only 20 Slots for Free Pharmacy Postgraduate Course, with Classes in Rio and Start in March 2026; Registrations Only Until September 26.

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What Will the Class Routine Be Like?

Why Is This Specialization Important?

How Can You Secure One of the Slots?

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Fiocruz Offers 20 Spots in Free Pharmacy Course with 390 Hours; Registration Until September 26 and Classes in Rio in 2026

Fiocruz Opened Only 20 Slots for Free Pharmacy Postgraduate Course, with Classes in Rio and Start in March 2026; Registrations Only Until September 26.

Who Can Register?

What Will the Class Routine Be Like?

Why Is This Specialization Important?

How Can You Secure One of the Slots?

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